Wohngeld Table Dortmund 2025/2026: How to Read It Correctly
The Wohngeld table looks complicated at first glance – but it follows a clear system. Here you will find the current maximum rent amounts for rent level 3 in Dortmund.
The Wohngeld table contains the maximum amounts for rent – graded by household size and rent level. For Dortmund, the rent level 3 column applies. Together with your income, this determines the Wohngeld amount.
The structure of the table
- Rows: household size – from one person to large households
- Columns: rent levels 1 to 7 – for Dortmund, column 3 counts
- Values: the maximum rent amount taken into account in the calculation
How to read the table for Dortmund
Find the row for your household size in the table below. The value next to it is the maximum rent amount taken into account in your Wohngeld calculation. Your actual Wohngeld also depends on how far your income is below the relevant limit.
The maximum amounts for Dortmund – rent level 3
This is the maximum rent taken into account, depending on household size. The values apply since the Wohngeld increase 2025.
| Household members | Maximum rent amount |
|---|---|
| 1 person | 456 € |
| 2 people | 551 € |
| 3 people | 657 € |
| 4 people | 766 € |
| 5 people | 875 € |
| Each additional person | plus 106 € |
As of: Wohngeld increase 2025 (Wohngeld Act, Annex 1). The official calculation may include further components; the binding calculation is carried out by the Wohngeldstelle.
Good to know
- The values are adjusted regularly – most recently with the Wohngeld increase 2025.
- The exact calculation is done by the Wohngeldstelle – the table serves as orientation.
- Rent level 3 applies to all of Dortmund, regardless of the district.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find the current Wohngeld table?
You will find the maximum amounts for rent level 3 directly on this page. For the binding calculation, the Wohngeldstelle uses the official tables – for a first estimate, the application service is sufficient.
How high is the maximum rent amount in Dortmund?
In Dortmund, rent level 3 applies: 456 € (1 person), 551 € (2 people), 657 € (3 people), 766 € (4 people) and 875 € (5 people) per month – plus 106 € for each additional person. The binding calculation is carried out by the Wohngeldstelle.
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